ORE Part 1
ORE Part 1 tests your knowledge of clinical dentistry and applied basic sciences through a computer-based examination. Success requires understanding clinical reasoning, not just memorising facts.
Exam Overview
Format
Computer-based (Paper A & B)
Duration
3 hours per paper
Exam Fee
£485
Official Info
Key Points
- Paper A: Clinically applied dental science and human disease
- Paper B: Clinical dentistry, law, ethics, and health & safety
- Both papers must be passed in the same sitting
- Must pass within 5 years of first Part 1 attempt
- Application processing fee: £115
- Held multiple times per year at UK test centres
Study Resources
Everything you need to pass ORE Part 1, built by candidates who have been through it.
Adaptive SBA Q-Bank
2,000+ SBA questions with AI-powered targeting of your weak areas, built around the ORE syllabus.
Full Mock Papers
Timed Paper A and Paper B simulations under real exam conditions, with cohort performance benchmarking.
High-yield Revision Notes
Topic-by-topic summaries covering clinical sciences, law, ethics, and health & safety,written by ORE passers.
Video Lecture Library
Short, focused video lectures on the highest-yield ORE Part 1 topics, revisable at any time.
Examiner Report Analysis
Breakdown of real GDC examiner reports,understand exactly where candidates lose marks.
Study Community
WhatsApp group with fellow ORE Part 1 candidates and mentors who have already passed.
Available Courses
Q-Bank
Comprehensive question bank covering all Part 1 topics
- Quality-focused Part 1 questions
- Clinical & basic sciences coverage
- Detailed explanatory feedback
- Topic-wise practice mode
- Mobile app access
Mock Tests
Realistic Part 1 examination simulations
- Exam-style mock papers
- Timed test conditions
- Performance analytics
- Weakness identification
- Cohort comparison
Study Material
High-yield revision resources for Part 1
- Concise topic summaries
- Visual learning aids
- Core concept coverage
- Exam strategies guide
- Digital downloads